The Blues started slowly and almost went behind when Robert Snodgrass' deflected free-kick forced Thibaut Courtois into a diving save with just four minutes gone.
And it didn't get any better for the visitors throughout the first half, with Marcos Alonso’s wayward header proving to be their best chance.
But after the break the Blues found their shooting boots and Eden Hazard’s 20-yard strike forced David Marshall into his first save of the day.
Chelsea almost went ahead when Diego Costa skipped past Marshal and struck towards the goal, but the ball bounced off the post before N'Golo... read more

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